Renewable Energy Challenge

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What was the Renewable Energy Challenge?

We worked with the Mayor of London to design and deliver the Mayor’s Resilience Fund which included two phases:

Open call for local authorities, government agencies and charities in London to partner with us as problem-holders (2020)
Designed and delivered 10 city-based challenges (2021)

The Mayor’s Resilience Fund was funded by the London Economic Action Partnership.

What was this challenge about?

Develop a proof of concept for renewable energy production utilising the Royal Docks water area, leading to a transferable, scalable and commercially viable prototype for the generation of renewable energy that is usable by local customers, such as businesses, landlords, developers, residents and other projects.

Where was it focused?

The Royal Docks water area, made up of three key Docks – Royal Victoria, Royal Albert & King George V, in the London Borough of Newham. (Restrictions may apply, including physical constraints, lease agreements, management and safety requirements etc.)

Who were the end users?

Partners (businesses, landlords, developers), residents and local enterprise zone projects across the Royal Docks, local developments and their tenants (such as at Albert Island), the Royal Docks Management Authority (RoDMA) and London City Airport.

This challenge was delivered by Challenge Works in partnership with

What impact were we seeking?

A physical prototype developed and its application tested in the production of renewable energy in the Royal Docks
Power delivered to the local grid, or directly to local consumers
Longer-term impact includes significant production of clean and renewable energy in the Royal Docks area
Longer-term impact also includes scaling to other water areas

The finalists

ZEV London by ZEV CITY Ltd

ZEV London plans to build a floating solar farm to utilise the Royal Docks water area to generate renewable energy and form an initial blockchain token pool.

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Royal Docks Floating Solar Project by Renewable Connections Developments

A floating solar array in London’s Royal Docks that will provide clean renewable energy directly to London’s City Airport, as well as other local customers.

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Babylon-blue Aquantum by Urdiamonia

Babylon-Blue’s floating communities consist of vessels which can utilise the Dock water and other natural sources such as solar, wind and water source heating and cooling systems to produce renewable energy.